Via Cavour 18, Rome, Italy | (888) 252-0567
Historic hotel with period details once host to famous figures
One block away from Termini train station and metro
Pleasant rooms include flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and air-conditioning
Historic restaurant and huge wine cellar, plus bar and breakfast room
Three fully-equipped meeting rooms and business corner
Free Wi-Fi and breakfast
Access to nearby fitness centers
Parking available (for a fee)
Room decor and furniture are a bit dated
Some complaints about the AC, cleanliness, and breakfast quality
Fitness centers are not on-site
Parking garage is expensive
Only one floor (out of five) has rooms that are
non-smoking
The mid-range Bettoja Massimo D'Azeglio Hotel started as a simple restaurant in 1875 with a superb wine cellar and has grown into a 185-room hotel with elegant interiors and a rich history
of famous guests. Its restaurant and wine
cellar remain a highlight, and rates include daily breakfast buffets. The hotel also offers conference facilities and guests have access to two nearby fitness centers. Though the rooms are slightly dated, they are pleasantly appointed, but some guests complain about issues with the
air-conditioning and cleanliness. The property is situated right by the Termini train station and metro, giving quick and easy access to most of Rome’s
attractions. Travelers may also want to consider the more centralized
Hotel Due Torri.
Scene
Fin de siecle-style hotel once frequented by famous guests
Bettoja Massimo D’Azeglio Hotel is housed in an
elegant white stone and salmon-colored building that began as a restaurant in
Location
Located right by Termini train station and close to the National Museum of Rome
The hotel is conveniently located a block away from the Termini train station, which can take travelers all
across Rome. The National Museum of Rome is a three-minute walk, however, other attractions are more easily
reached by car or metro, which stops a block away and gives quick access to many top sights, such as the Colosseum (five minutes away) and the Piazza di Spagna (eight minutes away). Vatican City can be reached in about 35 minutes by public transportation. There are a variety of dining
options on surrounding streets as well as shops and many other hotels. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes via a train that leaves from Termini station.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with historic details, though a bit dated
There are three types of rooms: Single, Classic Double
(two single beds), and Superior Double (a king-size bed). Decor is pleasant and rooms have an elegant flair that keeps with the late 1800s decor of the hotel, but they could use an update in terms of bedding and some pieces of furniture. High ceilings make the rooms feel spacious, while wood floors are complemented by either a green or red color scheme with patterned bedspreads and matching curtains. Amenities include air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, and free
Wi-Fi, plus Superior Double Rooms
add tea/coffee facilities. Guests should note that there have been complaints about the
air-conditioning, such as the lack of being able to regulate it during warm
months. Bathrooms have an updated look with tan marble walls and
floors and are outfitted with shower/bath combos, bidets, hairdryers, and
toiletries. Superior Double Room bathrooms offer quite a bit of counter space, though
lower-grade rooms do not. Some guests have complained about the bathroom's old plumbing and fixtures causing issues.
Features
Large wine cellar, historical restaurant, and a free breakfast buffet
The hotel is most notable for its historical
restaurant, Massimo d’Azeglio, that serves traditional Italian dishes, as well as its wine cellar, which is located in a cave in the basement and has over 30,000 bottles of wine. A free continental breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room and includes cold cuts, pastries, cereal, and fruit, though guests have made
complaints on the quality of the food. The bar serves tapas and drinks and
room service is available, though it is limited and not available 24-hours. The hotel also offers conference facilities. Though there is no fitness center on-site, guests have access to two gyms in nearby hotels. Parking is available in a nearby garage for a fee, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The hotel allows one child of up to
12 years old to stay for free.